I recently read that social media basically captures our best fake day. I found that comment extremely funny, then quite…
Calvin Harris
Calvin serves as chief financial officer for the National Urban League. He grew up in Maryland, near Washington, D.C., and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2014, with the condition affecting his lungs, skin, lymph nodes, and bones. Despite the challenges of the condition, Calvin strives to live a balanced life in service of others. His column, “Run Your Own Race,” is inspired by his newfound enjoyment of running, something that his first sarcoidosis doctor told him was not possible, but later doctors encouraged. He hopes that his column will help remind fellow patients and others that our sarcoidosis journey is uniquely our own race to run.
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Articles by Calvin Harris
When the 2022 NFL schedule was released last month, I noticed an Aug. 27 preseason game between the Washington Commanders…
Recently, I read a social media post about how tough every day can be while living with sarcoidosis. Out…
Part of the reason I named this column “Run Your Own Race” is that I found (much to my…
Sometimes, you know you’re in a unique time of your life, and you should just appreciate your good fortune without…
Take That Win Where You Can
Last month, I participated in my biggest race ever, the Brooklyn Marathon. The race weaved through various neighborhoods in Brooklyn,…
This week, the 126th Boston Marathon was held. It was exciting to see 30,000 runners pushing through the 26.2-mile…
When I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2013, I had no idea what was coming. Heck, I couldn’t even pronounce…
Last weekend in New York City offered a combination of past, present, and future, at least in terms of the…
I’m grateful. On Rare Disease Day, and since, I’m grateful. On this day of consequence and nonsense, of war…